Radiator shield



Oct. 19 1926. 1,603,958

D. H. KING RDIA'I'OR SHI ELD Fi1ed March 25 1926 IN VEN TOR.

9ZM M ATTORNEY.

Patented Oct. 19, 1926.

DAVID H. RING, OF SEAT'LLE, WASHINGTON.

RADIATOR SEIELD.

Application filed March 25, 1926. 5erial N0. 97,464.

My invention relates t0 improvements in ra1diator shields and 0ne df the objects 015 my invention is to provide a radiator shielcl that is especially adapted for installation in school houses by fitting snugly against the Wall whereby nothing can fa1l behind the radfator 01' the shield. Another object is to provide the shield With a top that slants downwardly und outwardly from the Wall at such an angle" as to make it impossible for the pupils 150 sit upon same or plane any article thereon A further object is to provide the top with a centrally disposed reinforcing rib for reinforcing same against possible sagging. A still further object is to provide the shield with a deflector 111cmber whose back edge portion normally projects slightly to the real of the wa11 frame Whereby its resilient tendency insures a snug engagement With the Wall when alle shield is installed thercon.

With the above and' other objects in view Which Will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of the nove1 construction, adaptation, combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter described and claimed. These objects are accomplished by deVices illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein- Figure 1 is a view in side elevation 0f my radiator shield secured to a Wall above a fragmentary portion 01: a radiator;

Fig. 2 is a view in rear elevation of the radiator shield; anti F ig. 3 is a view in central transverse ver tical section taken 0n a 1ine 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Referring to the drawings throughout which like reference numerals designate 1ike parts, the numeral 5 indicates the Wall frame'made of relatively thick meta1 and rectangular in shape with the bottom frame piece eliminated. The top of the shield, designated by the numeral 6, is provided with an upstanding flange 7 that is welded 01' otherwise secured t0 the underside 0f the t0p member of said frame. The end members 8 are integral with said top and are provided with outstanding flanges 9 that are welded to the undersides of the end frame members as clea.rly shown in the drawings. The bottom portion 10 0f said end members are curved inwardly and are portion 12, is curved at this point to fit 4 within the dust roll 13 and is welded t0 the inner side f the curved end 11 0f the top 6. Said defleetor is curved inwardly and downwardly to its 10We1' inner edge portion 15 that is bent back anal doubled upon itse]f.

The deflector 14 is secured to the ends 8 by sheet metal brackets 16 welded thereto at points above the edge portion 15. As shown in Fig. 3 said edge portion 15 normally projects a s1ight distanee t0 the rear 0f the Wall frame 5 and the free lower portion of the defiector between Ehe brackets 16 und. said edge portion has a tendency t0 press against the Wall upon Which the shield is installed. Therefore when the shield is secured to a Wall by screws 17 passing through the Wall frame as shown in Fig. 1 said deflector edge portion will be inwardly whereby the spring tension Will insure a close fit against the Wall.

In order to reinforce the slanting top 6, a rib 18 of channeled construction is sentrally welded to the underside thereof. Several 0f such ribs may be uscd i'f desired and depending 0n the length of the shield. It Will be understood that the entire de vice, with ehe exception 0f the wal1 frame 5, is ordinarily made 0f sheet steel, and all parts are welded with no exterior seams.

Thus it will be obvious that I have provided a radiator shield of simple and durable construction particularly adaptable for use in school houses by reason 01 the fact that no trash can fal1 behind it, that is difficult for the pupils to sit upon by reason of its slanting t0p, and whose top is reinforced against sagging.

Having thus. described my device, it being understood that such changes may be repressed sorted to aS are within the scope and spirit being curved doW1iwurdly 2uld inwardly 0f the invention, what I claim and desire t0 with its lower edge normally projecting ex 10 secure by Letters Patent is: teriorly of said frame and adapted f0 resil A radiator shield comprising a fremde ient1y engage said Wall.

" adapted to fit snugly against a Wall, end In witness whereof, I hreunto subscribe membeirs secuied t0" said fi*ame, 2p1;0p semy1name this 19th day of-M arch 'A. D. cured t0 said frame, and a deflect of -scured 1926. V to the underside of said top, said deflector DAVID H. KING. 

